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NY57 FGP

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,006 mi
Last recorded105,006 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY57 FGP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 105,006 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 105,006 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r/ (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r/ tyre on limit

Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,728 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in nearside front ball joint and offside front steering arm

Fail 8 Mar 2019 100,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in nearside front ball joint and offside front steering arm

Pass 21 Mar 2018 95,262 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 95,260 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 88,907 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 88,905 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,351 miles

cracks developing in nsr tyre

play in front steering rack inner joints

Fail 7 Mar 2016 83,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre misshaped and (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracks developing in nsr tyre

play in front steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 Mar 2015 78,266 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2015

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 72,761 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,908 miles

o/s/f steering arm has slight play-rear brake pads low

Fail 27 Feb 2013 69,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play-rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,727 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,858 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 35,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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NY57 FGP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NY57 FGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NY57 FGP registered?

NY57 FGP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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